Writer-in-Residence

The Library Foundation, opens a new window’s Writer-in-Residence serves as our literary ambassador to the community by:

• Fostering engagement between the Library and local writers
• Providing instruction on the craft of writing, both online and in-person
• Serving as the Library’s representative in the local literary arts scene

The views and opinions expressed by the Writer-in-Residence are solely those of the Writer-in-Residence and do not represent those of the Library Foundation, the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library, staff, and partner organizations.

Funds to support the Writer-in-Residence program are provided through the generous donation of a private donor and The Library Foundation.

Our past Writers-in-Residence include:

TaraShea Nesbit (2024)

Manuel Iris (2023)

Pauletta Hansel (2022)

Dani McClain (2020/2021)

Jessica Strawser (2019)

Emma Carlson Berne (2018)

Kurt Dinan (2017)

Jeffrey Hillard (2015/2016)

Kathy Y. Wilson (2014)

The Library Foundation is dedicated to ensuring a great library system by raising, managing and allocating funds to expand and enhance the Library's programs.

For more information, please visit supportchpl.org.

Emma Carlson Berne, Mike Boberg, Tiffani Carter, Staci Dennison, Naomi Tucker Gerwin, Dan Hurley, Ed Loyd, Dani McClain, Kara Sanders